Waitrose Egg ​PACKAGING

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Hard Plastic

Referring to harder and heavier plastic packaging, such as trays, this logo tells you that this part of the packaging is only recycled by 20-70% of local council's.

​Check with your local council before putting this material into your recycling bin.

Plastic Film

This logo appears all too frequently on packaging and generally refers to thin plastic film.

This part of packaging is only being recycled by 20% of councils. You should still check with your local council whether this material is being recycled in your area, because it does not definitively mean it’s not recycled.

Carrier Bags

Some plastic films can be recycled at carrier bag collection points at major supermarkets.

Other

This symbol is very misleading, it does not mean that packaging is recycled or recyclable.

​It just shows that the producer has made a small financial contribution to the recovery and recycling of packaging.

Mobius Loop

Indicates that an object can be recycled - not that it has been recycled or will be recyclable everywhere. The symbol can be used with a % figure to explain that the packaging contains X% of recycled material.

Keep Britain Tidy

This logo means you should dispose of litter carefully and thoughtfully. Do not litter. This doesn't relate to recycling, but is a reminder to be a good citizen, disposing of your refuse in the most appropriate manner.

Waste Electricals

Waste electrical items - from household appliances to mobile phones to IT equipment - can be recycled if you see this symbol. Do not put electrical items in your household collection bins.​

Wood​The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) logo identifies products which contain wood from well managed forests. Wood (furniture, toys, etc) can be taken by most recycling centres.